FYI: Just call Sara Lee’s latest whole-grain white bread introduction “stealth health.” Its white bread got a nutritional makeover, resulting in a product that is still soft, smooth and white, but best of all, delivers 8 gm. of whole grains in every two-slice serving. It also is packed with 3 gm of fiber (the same as 100% whole-wheat bread) and contains no trans fat! It’s a slice of health heaven.

FYI: For those snack enthusiasts looking for something to satisfy their sweet tooth, SnackWell’s Cookie Cakes are made with moist, rich chocolate cake that’s wrapped in marshmallow crème and enrobed with decadent chocolate icing. This rich-tasting treat is an indulgent experience without the guilt — each cookie cake has only 50 calories per serving. Try both decadent varieties: Black Forest or Chocolate Mint.

FYI: Keep your ticker in tip-top shape with new Healthy Heart Granola Bars with CoroWise plant sterols from Nature Valley. Plant sterols are clinically proven to reduce cholesterol in as little as four weeks, and studies have shown that they may reduce the risk for heart disease in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Each wholesome bar contains 0.4 gm of CoroWise plant sterols and is a good source of whole grain and fiber. The bars are available in two varieties: Oatmeal Raisin and Honey Nut.

FYI: Tasty Baking Co.’s new line of Tastykakes is the hit of the summer! Joining Tasty Baking’s traditional summer favorites are Pineapple Cream TastyGraham pies and Key Lime TastyGraham pies. Each pie takes sweet, summer flavors and combines them with a flavorful graham-cracker pie crust. The line also features new Piña Colada Juniors — moist yellow cake layered with sweet pineapple cream filling, topped with vanilla frosting and toasted coconut. The new Peanut Butter Kreamie is a signature Tastykake chocolate cake filled with peanut butter cream and topped with chocolate buttercream icing. Chocolate Lovers Cupcakes and Vanilla Lovers Cupcakes round out the line’s offerings, celebrating each flavor with rich cake, frosting and filling. The seasonal products are available nationwide until August 26.

FYI: DiGiorno brings consumers thin crispy crust pizza right from the microwave! Like its original DiGiorno Thin Crispy Crust varieties, the microwavable version has the perfect combination of big, juicy toppings on a thin, crisp crust that is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Mouth-watering pizza varieties include: Grilled Chicken & Vegetable, Cheese, Supreme, Pepperoni and Four Meat.

FYI: This new mouth-watering Triscuit variety is sure to have snackers of all ages begging for more. Each delicately flavored cracker is baked and made with 100% whole grain. In addition, the crackers have no trans fat, are low in saturated fat and a great source of dietary fiber!

FYI: Right Bites from Kellogg offer Keebler favorites without the guilt! Each pack of Sandies Shortbread cookies have only 3 gm of fat, no trans fat, have only 100 calories per snack pack, and best of all are 100% full of flavor. Try two other snack varieties — Chips Deluxe and Cheez-It.

FYI: Chip lovers can indulge the healthy way with new Wheat Thins Chips. Each crispy, crunchy snack is packed with the great toasted taste of Wheat Thins, now packed with 3 gm of whole grains per serving, no trans fat and 60% less fat than regular potato chips! Great with lunch and perfect for sharing, these chips are a tasty way to get more fiber into your diet.

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